Workshop on Optimization of Glass Production

The Fraunhofer ISC in Germany (www.isc.fraunhofer.de), in collaboration with the CeRTEV team (www.certev.ufscar.br) and ICTP-SAIFR, is pleased to announce the First Workshop on Optimization of Glass Production, to be held at IFT-UNESP from April 24-25, 2026, with the aim to present and transfer knowledge of glass production and its optimization with a focus on energy consumption and sustainable production.

Workshop Topics:

• Automation and digitalization in the era of artificial intelligence, including AI-supported process control, digital twins and predictive maintenance in high-temperature environments.
• Sustainability in high-temperature processes, with emphasis on energy efficiency, electrification, alternative fuels, CO₂ reduction strategies and industrial decarbonization pathways.
• New methods for thermal process characterization, covering advanced measurement technologies, in-situ diagnostics, data-driven evaluation methods and process transparency.

• Eduardo Bellini (EESC/USP & CeRTEV)
• Andrea de Camargo (BAM)
• Andreas Diegeler (Fraunhofer ISC)
• Martin Kilo (Fraunhofer ISC)

The workshop will be held just before the Fourth São Carlos School on Glasses and Glass-Ceramics

Registration form here.

• Andrea de Camargo (BAM)
• Andreas Diegeler (Fraunhofer ISC)
• Martin Letz (Schott AG)
• Eduardo B. Ferreira (EESC-USP)
• Edgar Zanotto (CeRTEV)

Registration form here.

Preliminary Program

Friday, April 24, 2026

09-00 – 09.15 – Welcome by Prof. Edgar Zanotto (CeRTEV), Andrea de Camargo (BAM), Andreas Diegeler (Fraunhofer ISC)

09.15 – 10.00 – Introduction to Fraunhofer ISC – Andreas Diegeler

10.00 – 10.30 – Activities of Fraunhofer in Brazil – Manual Steidle

10.30 – 11.00 – AIHK – Opportunities in collaboration with Germany

11.00 – 11.15 – Coffee Break

11.15 – 12.00 – EnerTherm – Energy optimization in the production of glass – Andreas Diegeler

12.00 – 13.00 – Lunch break

13.00 – 13.45 – Bright Glass, Bright Future: Optical Materials driving Innovation – Andrea de Camargo – BAM

13.45 – 14.30 – Development in Glass by SCHOTT AG – Martin Letz

14.30 – 15.00 – Platform discussion – Optimization in the production of Glass

15.00 – 15.30 – Coffee Break

15.30 – 16.15 – Aims of Sao Carlos summer school – Edgar D. Zanotto

16.15 – 17.00 – Lecture – Eduardo B. Ferreira

17.00 – 18.30 – Get Together with snacks

Saturday, April 25, 2026

09.30 – 09.45 – Welcome to Second Day by Andrea and Martin

09.45 – 10.30 – Activities of DWIH Sao Paulo – Anja Lorenz (DAAD – Fellowships)

10.30 – 11.15 – Application of Glass – Fraunhofer ISC – Martin Kilo

11.15 – 11.45 – Lecture by Sao Paulo summer school lecturer

11.45 – 12.00 – Short Coffee Break

12.15 – 12.45 – GlassDigital and GlasAgent – Digitalization in Glass development and production- Andreas Diegeler, Martin Kilo

12.45 – 13.00 – Conclusion

*Schedule might be changed

Venue: The event will be held at IFT-UNESP, located at R. Jornalista Aloysio Biondi, 120 – Barra Funda, São Paulo. The easiest way to reach us is by subway or bus, See arrival instructions here.

Accommodation: Participants whose accommodation will be provided by the institute will stay at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista. Hotel recommendations are available here.

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit. Also, if you are staying at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista, please confirm with the Uber/Taxi driver that the hotel is located at Rua Pamplona 83 in Bela Vista (and not in Jardim Etelvina).

BOARDING PASS: All participants, whose travel has been provided or will be reimbursed by ICTP-SAIFR, should bring the boarding pass  upon registration. The return boarding pass (PDF, if online check-in, scan or picture, if physical) should be sent to secretary@ictp-saifr.org by e-mail.

Visa information: Nationals from several countries in Latin America and Europe are exempt from tourist visa. Nationals from Australia, Canada and USA are required to apply for a tourist visa. Check for some helpful information here.

Power outlets: The standard power outlet in Brazil is type N (two round pins + grounding pin). Some European devices are compatible with the Brazilian power outlets. US devices will require an adapter.

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit.